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Your Health
Policy & Advocacy
Cultural Safety Services
VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
We have 33 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
VACCHO say ‘YES’ to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
As the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing in Victoria, VACCHO believe that having an Indigenous voice enshrined in Australia’s Constitution is critical to addressing the health and wellbeing inequalities that continue to devastate Community.
Latest News
Health Workers: The Voice will improve health outcomes
In a survey of 1600 health workers* across Victoria, 80% believed that health and wellbeing outcomes would be improved if Aboriginal people had more involvement in developing health policy.
VACCHO Rejects Claims that Colonisation Has No Ongoing Negative Impacts
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) vehemently rejects recent claims made by...
Community Leaders Gather at Aboriginal Advancement League To Deliver Emphatic ‘Yes’
Revered First Nations’ leaders from across the state have united to deliver a powerful show of support for a ‘Yes’...
Partnership Forum Strengthens Commitment to Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum recently convened at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren, for its second...
VACCHO Thrilled to Host Uluru Dialogue for ‘You’re the Voice’ Campaign Launch
Members of the Uluru Dialogue and key advocates for the ‘Yes’ campaign in Victoria joined forces at VACCHO on Sunday...
VACCHO Pays Tribute To ‘Legend’ Michael Long as Inspiring Walk For ‘Yes’ Vote Begins
VACCHO celebrated revered leader Michael Long who encouraged Australia to “share the love” whilst embarking on his 650...
VACCHO TO CELEBRATE ELDERS AT NOT TO BE MISSED VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL ELDERS SUMMIT
This year VACCHO is paying tribute to our Elders by hosting a not-to-be-missed Victorian Aboriginal Elders Summit...
VACCHO Congratulates First Peoples’ Assembly As New Co-Chairs Named at Parliament House Opening Meeting
VACCHO would like to congratulate the newly elected co-chairs of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Wamba Wamba,...
Assistant Minister Malarndirri McCarthy and Senator Jana Stewart meet with VACCHO Members
VACCHO was deeply honored to host a meeting with the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri...
VTA AWARD NOMINATION CELEBRATES THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF VACCHO MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND TRAINERS
VACCHO is thrilled to have been nominated as one of the three finalists for Community Training Provider of the Year at...
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Agreement & Action Plan
The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum brings together Aboriginal organisations, the Victorian Government, and the mainstream health sector with a shared vision of Aboriginal people having access to a health system that is holistic, culturally safe, accessible, and empowering.
Events
The
Balit Durn Durn
Centre
We are proud to announce the establishment of the Balit Durn Durn Centre, an initiative designed to foster innovation and improvement in social and emotional wellbeing practice, policy and research.
